Curated OER
Solving Problems
Students, in groups, use logic and mathematical reasoning to solve given problems. Afterwards, they summarize strategies used to solve the problem and discuss a variety of ways to solve the situation. Individually, students complete...
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Mathematical Magazines
Students use ads from magazines to create data to be measured and apply the skill of estimation. They record the percentage of magazine ads that could be separated into different categories made by students through the use of logical...
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Are We Alone
Seventh graders collect/analyze data and draw conclusions; support reasoning by using a variety of evidence; construct logical arguments; access information at remote sites using telecommunications; apply the concept of percent;...
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Lines and Dots
Learners develop a strategy to win the game. Charlie Taylor is trying to get his engine built for the Wright Brothers before Charles Manly gets his done for Samuel Langley. The person who completes the most boxes is the person who gets...
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String of Dots
You are Wilbur and your partner is Orville.The winner of this game gets to make the first flight in the Wright Flyer.
Develop a stratgegy for this one.Make a string of 15 to 30 dots. With a partner take turns crossing them off either...
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More No-Three-In-A-Line
Fourth graders read Mary's problem and make sure that they examine it.
After some discussion, let the class work on the problem in their groups.
They then take turns in putting a picture of their arrangement on the board.
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Triangle Sums
Fourth graders determine a way to place numbers in the nine circles that are arranged in a triangular pattern so that each side has an equal sum. They use each number once and practice adding single digit numbers.
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No-Three-In-A-Line Game
Learners use logic and reasoning to answer problems. Through interpreting information and results in the context to examine patterns. They examine how to solve the problems using strategy in mathematics.
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Richard's Dice
Pupils problem solve logic problems. They complete a worksheet using dice as a manipulative. They decide on a problem solving strategy, solve the problem, and write up the solution.
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Easter Egg Math
First graders apply logic and reasoning skills to solve math word problems. Using four colored paper eggs and four names, they try to soilve the logic puzzle by matching a name with a favorite color. Students check their answers on the...
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Odd Is In
Pupils play a game with coins and then use reasoning skills to develop a strategy for winning the game.
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Problems at the Ballpark
Seventh graders reinforce understanding of logical thinking in problem solving.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: Mystery at the Third Strike Sports Store
Solve a mystery using your reasoning skills. At this site use all the clues and figure out the winner of the Third Strike Contest.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Bell Clapper Caper
Help the Math Maven get the kids out of school on time. Someone has stolen the bell's clapper and if the bell doesn't ring at 3:00, the school doors will not open! You have to figure out the last question to ask the number one suspect.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Foundations of Mathematics: Topics
This math tutorial site covers set theory, axioms, category theory, logic, mathematical problems, and point-set topology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Logic I
A complete, undergraduate level online logic course from MIT, originally taught in 2009.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Logic
This site can get as detailed as you care to get in the study of logic. Start at the beginning for a definition of logic, and continue on for more in depth study.
Other
Robotc: Thinking About Programming: Programmer & Machine [Pdf]
In this lesson, students learn about the roles of the programmer and the robot, and how the two need to work together in order to accomplish their goal. Students also understand logic behind the robot's actions, and break a big plan down...
TES Global
Blendspace: Fallacies
A thirty-part learning module with links to texts, images, websites, and videos about common fallacies found in arguments.
TES Global
Tes: Printed Quiz on 11: Plus Verbal Reasoning Hidden Word
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides several word puzzles for students. When given sets of phrases, students will find four-letter words hidden within each set.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Maze Challenge
As the first engineering design challenge of the unit, students are introduced to the logic for solving a maze. student groups apply that logic to program LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots to navigate through a maze, first with no sensors, and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Line Follower Challenge
Student groups are challenged to program robots with light sensors to follow a black line. Learning both the logic and skills behind programming robots for this challenge helps students improve their understanding of how robots work, and...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Gottlob Frege
Good summary of Frege's thought. Some sections are more technical, but the explanation of his philosophy of language and other sections are more readable.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Bertrand Russell
Excellent article summarizing Bertrand Russell's thought. Includes chronology of major events in his life, but most of the article spends time on Russell's contributions in logic, analytic philosophy, and social criticism. Also includes...